Oral Answers to Questions — Town and Country Planning – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 4 Mawrth 1947.
Mr Derek Walker-Smith
, Hertford
12:00,
4 Mawrth 1947
asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what action he proposes to take in regard to the proposed new town of Stevenage, in view of the quashing by the High Court of the Order made in respect of it.
Mr Lewis Silkin
, Camberwell Peckham
Notice of appeal against the recent decision has been given on my behalf.
Mr Derek Walker-Smith
, Hertford
The House will await the result of the appeal with interest; can the Minister give some indication of the interim effect of the quashing of the Order? Will there be any effect on any action already taken, which may now be ultra vires, such as premises acquired, salaries paid, and so on?
Mr Lewis Silkin
, Camberwell Peckham
The interim effect is, of course, to hold up the procedure.
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